justin_o_guy2 wrote on 06/22/17 at 17:49:54:I saw a guy , windshield, bags,old guy, just riding with traffic, and the rear tire went across the end of one. It slid left and kept going. When I got to him, he was asking
What Happened??
Crush the ribs, stay away from the ends.
This guy didn't have time to get scared. I'm betting he was riding in traffic, feeling safe, and not even focused, mentally distracted. I didn't see him respond. And I never understood Why his rear tire arced out until he low sided.
But the
It's only gonna go so far, then regain traction and you'll drive right out
idea is one I share,, even though I Saw that not work out.
Maybe the road had some oil on it, or grease oozing from the snake had polluted the asphalt?
So far, from Twist of the Wrist, seems like if you're in a jam and skeert and going blind, and your butt is clinched up and fear is reigning, Relax the grip, Relax the body, look at where you Want to go, and give the thing some gas, even though everything inside is screaming
We're going too fast, we're gonna Diiieee!
If you haven't read it, and you're into efficiency and want to see just how smoothly and quickly you can learn to hustle the bike through, it's a really helpful read.
I'm starting to see the outer chikkin strips on the front coming off.